OTTAWA REAL ESTATE
Top-Rated Westboro REALTOR® Jason Polonski
Westboro Realtor: Jason Polonski, Right at Home Realty
Jason Polonski is a Westboro REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty who has spent more than 15 years helping buyers and sellers navigate one of Ottawa’s most competitive urban markets. If you’re buying a century home, a riverside condo, or selling a property you’ve watched appreciate for a decade, Jason’s job is simple: help you avoid a timing mistake first, then optimize price second.
Most of the people Jason works with in Westboro fall into one of three groups: move-up families outgrowing a starter home but unwilling to leave the neighbourhood, downsizers trading a bigger suburban property for low-maintenance walkability, and professionals relocating to Ottawa who want a short commute without a car-dependent lifestyle. Each of those buyers is really shopping a different sub-market inside Westboro, and matching the right property type to the right goal is where a specialist earns their fee.
Why Westboro Buyers and Sellers Work With a Local Specialist
Westboro rewards local knowledge. It’s a compact, walkable community wedged between the Ottawa River and Richmond Road, where a single block can mix a century-old character home, a boutique low-rise condo, and a new infill build — each with a different price ceiling and a different pool of buyers. Pricing a listing, or knowing what a home is genuinely worth before you write an offer, depends on understanding those micro-markets street by street, not just the neighbourhood average.
The lifestyle draw is real, too. Residents lean on direct access to the Ottawa River Pathway and Westboro Beach, one of the National Capital Commission’s most-used waterfront destinations, along with the walkable shops and restaurants along Richmond Road. Families weigh proximity to schools like Broadview Avenue Public School and Nepean High School, along with green space at McKellar Park, Hampton Park, and the Dovercourt Recreation Centre, when deciding which pocket of the neighbourhood fits their routine.
Transit access is a growing part of the value story as well: the City of Ottawa’s Confederation Line West extension runs directly through Westboro, putting downtown roughly 10 to 12 minutes away by train. Buyers relocating for work, downsizers leaving bigger homes in the suburbs, and young professionals who want walkability without giving up a short commute all gravitate here for the same reasons.
Community character plays into value, too. Richmond Road’s mix of independent boutiques, cafés, and restaurants gives Westboro a genuine walk-to-everything feel that’s hard to find elsewhere in Ottawa, and annual events like the Westboro Farmers’ Market and the Westboro FUSE street festival reinforce a sense of neighbourhood identity that buyers notice and factor into how much they’re willing to pay to live here.
Westboro’s Housing Market: What the Numbers Show
Westboro’s average sold price has moved in step with the broader Ottawa market, but with sharper swings. It rose from roughly $715,500 in 2019 to $775,200 in 2020, then jumped again to a peak near $995,600 in 2021 as pandemic-era demand pushed buyers toward walkable, low-inventory neighbourhoods. That peak wasn’t sustainable: the average sold price cooled to roughly $889,900 in 2022, then continued easing through 2023 and 2024, bottoming out near $821,200 before turning back upward in 2025.
For anyone timing a purchase or a sale, that history matters more than any single year in isolation. It shows Westboro can run hotter than the city average on the way up and correct harder on the way down — which means overpaying relative to a peak-era comparable, or underpricing a listing based on a soft mid-cycle year, are both real risks without someone tracking the trend closely.
| Period | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $900,566 |
| 2026 (year-to-date) | $907,180 |
That’s a 5.5% year-over-year gain, consistent with the broader recovery the Ottawa Real Estate Board has reported across the city through 2026, where inventory has stayed elevated, and buyers have had more room to negotiate than during the 2021 peak. The Canadian Real Estate Association’s local board statistics tell a similar story for Ottawa overall, and both are worth reviewing alongside neighbourhood-level detail — Westboro rarely moves in perfect lockstep with the city-wide average,e given its smaller, tighter inventory.
Sellers can still achieve strong pricing on a well-presented, correctly positioned property, but overpriced listings sit longer than they did during the 2021 run-up — and buyers now have more room to negotiate conditions and closing dates.
Two structural forces are shaping demand. Ottawa’s population has continued to grow according to Statistics Canada’s census data, which keeps pressure on well-located, transit-connected neighbourhoods like Westboro. At the same time, CMHC’s most recent housing market outlook points to slowing new construction activity across the region, which tends to reinforce demand for established, walkable communities that can’t simply be replicated with new supply.
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What Kind of Home Will You Find in Westboro?
Westboro’s housing stock is genuinely mixed, which is part of what makes accurate pricing so important here. Buyers looking for one type of home often need to be shown how it compares to the alternative a block over.
| Housing Type | Typical Buyer |
|---|---|
| Century and character homes, detached and semi-detached | Move-up families and buyers who want yard space and architectural character close to downtown |
| Condos, townhomes, and new infill | Young professionals, downsizers, and buyers are prioritizing low maintenance and walkability |
Older character homes are common enough in Westboro that home condition deserves real attention before an offer goes in — knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, aging panels, and older mechanical systems show up regularly in century homes across this pocket of Ottawa. Jason’s background includes hands-on construction and electrical trades experience and a technical diploma in Construction Electricity, which he draws on when walking buyers through what a home inspection is likely to flag and what it will realistically cost to address. For sellers, that same background helps identify which pre-listing repairs are worth making and which ones simply aren’t going to move the needle on price.
New infill construction, from steady teardown-and-rebuild activity over the past decade, adds a third layer — these newer builds compete directly with renovated century homes for the same move-up buyer. Knowing which one a given buyer will actually pay a premium for is part of what shapes Jason’s pricing and search strategy street by street.
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How Jason Polonski Helps You Buy or Sell in Westboro
Whether you’re on one side of the transaction or coordinating a simultaneous buy and sell, the process follows the same disciplined sequence:
- Discovery first. Before any listing or offer strategy, Jason maps out your timeline, budget, and non-negotiables — including whether you need to sell before you buy, or vice versa.
- Pricing grounded in data. A comparative market analysis pulls recent, comparable Westboro sales rather than city-wide averages, accounting for the property type differences shown above.
- Marketing or search, executed properly. For sellers, that means professional photography, MLS® and REALTOR.ca exposure, and targeted outreach. For buyers, it means a curated search built around your actual criteria, not a generic portal alert.
- Negotiation and closing. Jason manages offers, conditions, and the closing timeline directly, coordinating with lawyers, lenders, and inspectors so nothing falls through a gap.
Financing conditions are part of this planning conversation, too. The Bank of Canada’s policy interest rate directly affects mortgage affordability and the stress test threshold lenders apply, so Jason factors current rate conditions into the timing advice he gives buyers. First-time buyers in Ontario should also know about the land transfer tax refund program, which can offset a meaningful portion of closing costs on an eligible Westboro purchase.
Why Choose Jason Polonski as Your Westboro REALTOR®
Jason holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Finance from Concordia University, alongside his trades background, and he’s been representing Ottawa buyers and sellers for more than 15 years. He’s available seven days a week, which matters in a market where showing requests and offer deadlines rarely respect a nine-to-five schedule.
That track record has translated into consistent industry and consumer recognition, including the Chairman’s Club Award (2025 and 2021), the Canadian Choice Award (2025), and recognition as a Best in Ottawa Top REALTOR® for seven consecutive years running into 2026. Jason is a member of the Ottawa Real Estate Board, the Ontario Real Estate Association, and the Canadian Real Estate Association, and he has worked with hundreds of buyers and sellers across Westboro and Ottawa’s west end.
None of that matters if it doesn’t translate into a smoother transaction for you. Jason’s approach is to slow down at the start — understanding your real timeline and constraints — so the pricing, marketing, and negotiation strategy that follows is built around your actual situation rather than a generic playbook.
This matters most for anyone managing a simultaneous buy and sell, which describes a large share of Jason’s Westboro clients. Selling first without a backup plan can mean a rushed, less-favourable purchase; buying first without financing in place can mean carrying two properties longer than intended. Sequencing that correctly — bridge financing, closing date alignment, conditional offers — is the discovery-first work Jason does before any listing goes live or any offer gets written.
Explore More Westboro Real Estate Resources
If you’re researching the neighbourhood before reaching out, these guides go deeper on the specifics:
- The Westboro neighbourhood guide covers lifestyle, amenities, and what different pockets of Westboro are known for.
- Current Westboro homes for sale gives you a live look at available inventory.
- If you’re purchasing, buying a house in Westboro walks through the process step by step, and 7 reasons to buy a home in Westboro breaks down what draws buyers here specifically.
- Budgeting for the move? The cost of living in Westboro guide covers day-to-day expenses beyond the mortgage.
- If you’re on the seller’s side, selling your home in Westboro outlines Jason’s marketing and pricing approach in detail.
- For the full picture, the Westboro real estate guide ties the market, lifestyle, and process together in one place.
You can also review Jason’s full background on his About page or find his current reviews and contact details on his Google Business Profile.
Ready to Talk Westboro Real Estate?
Jason Polonski is available seven days a week to walk through your Westboro buying or selling timeline, no obligation attached.
- Direct: (613) 601-9333
- Email: polonskiottawa@gmail.com
Westboro REALTOR® (FAQs)
Westboro’s average sold price is running at roughly $907,180 year-to-date in 2026, up about 5.5% from 2025’s average of $900,566. That’s below the 2021 peak of nearly $995,600 but above the 2022–2024 correction, when the average sold price eased down to around $821,200.
It’s a reasonably balanced market: inventory is higher than during the 2021 boom, so well-priced, well-presented homes still sell for strong numbers, but overpriced listings sit longer than they used to. Getting the initial pricing right, based on recent comparable sales rather than last year’s headlines, matters more in this kind of market than in a straightforward seller’s market.
There’s no fixed timeline — it depends on how quickly your current home sells and how competitive the property you’re buying is. Jason starts with a discovery conversation to map your budget and constraints, then sequences financing, closing dates, and any conditional offers so you’re not carrying two properties, or no home at all, longer than necessary.
Century and character homes are common in Westboro, and knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, aging electrical panels, and older mechanical systems show up regularly in a home inspection. Jason’s background in construction and electrical trades helps buyers understand what an inspection is likely to flag and roughly what it will cost to address before they finalize an offer.
It depends on your priorities: condos and new infill suit buyers who want low maintenance and walkability, while detached and semi-detached character homes suit move-up families who want yard space and architectural character. Both types sell to different buyer pools, which is part of why pricing and marketing strategy differ depending on which one you’re buying or selling.
Yes — Jason is available seven days a week, which matters in Westboro’s fast-moving market where showing requests and offer deadlines don’t wait for a weekday.
Jason has more than 15 years of experience in the Ottawa market, a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Finance, and a hands-on trades and electrical background that’s particularly useful given Westboro’s mix of century homes and new construction. He’s also earned consistent industry and consumer recognition, including the Chairman’s Club Award and Best in Ottawa Top REALTOR® honours, and has worked with hundreds of buyers and sellers across Westboro and Ottawa’s west end.
Westboro’s housing stock and pricing can vary block by block — a century home, a condo, and a new infill build might sit on the same street with very different value drivers. An agent who tracks those micro-markets closely is better positioned to price a listing accurately or tell you whether an asking price is realistic than one working from city-wide averages alone.
